by Bruce Klauber | May 21, 2026 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, History, South Jersey
There was a time when thousands of beachgoers came to the shore armed with transistor radios that were tuned in to oldies, the Phillies game, or maybe even talk radio. Though transistor radios have been replaced by cellphones, Atlantic City residents, and visitors,...
by Bruce Klauber | May 7, 2026 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Entertainment, South Jersey
The great cabaret performer Eddie Bruce once introduced me on stage by saying, “There’s a lot of guys out there who do Sinatra. Klauber is one of them.” While I like to think of myself as a singer who carries on the jazz spirit of Mr. Sinatra, as opposed to one of the...
by Bruce Klauber | Apr 30, 2026 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, South Jersey
Those planning a weekend getaway in Atlantic City during the height of the 2026 season may find casino-hotel room rates out of reach. However, increased competition from other markets has pushed prices slightly lower than in previous seasons. Taking a look at the...
by Bruce Klauber | Apr 30, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, South Jersey, Ventnor
Ann Gitter, a fashion icon and owner of Margate’s revered Knit Wit clothing boutique for almost 50 years, has passed at the age of 78. Gitter was quite a bit more than a clothing store owner and Knit Wit was quite a bit more than a women’s clothing store....
by Bruce Klauber | Apr 23, 2026 | Entertainment, Atlantic City, Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic County, Features, South Jersey
Sofia Kalish was born on Jan. 13, 1887, in Tulchyn – part of the Russian Empire. Kalish and her family immigrated to the United States the following year and settled in Boston before moving to Hartford, Connecticut, where her father opened a restaurant. Young Sofia...
